#100 Women Thriving in Male Dominated Industries with Taylor Shead and Ana Navarro

Thinking That Matters with Elizabeth Mahusay

Meet the trailblazers! I am thrilled to share our latest podcast episode featuring two incredible guests who are making waves in male-dominated industries.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting two remarkable guests: Deputy Chief Ana Navarro and Taylor Shead, founder and CEO of Stimuli. Both women have carved out impressive careers in male-dominated fields, and their stories are filled with resilience, inspiration, and valuable lessons.

Ana Navarro shared her journey from enlisting in the Marine Corps to becoming a Deputy Chief in the McKinney Police Department. She emphasized the importance of competence and credibility, particularly for women in law enforcement, and how she has worked to create a more inclusive environment for future female officers. Ana's experiences highlight the significance of mentorship and the impact of having strong role models, especially from her mother, who instilled a strong work ethic in her.

Taylor Shead, on the other hand, discussed her path as a trailblazer in AI education and workforce development. She shared her unique upbringing and how it shaped her perspective on resilience and leadership. Taylor's insights into the venture capital space, particularly as a Black woman, shed light on the challenges and biases that exist. She also emphasized the importance of betting on oneself and learning from failures.

Throughout our conversation, both Ana and Taylor highlighted the need for women to support one another and to advocate for inclusivity in their respective fields. They shared practical advice for navigating challenges, such as knowing your stuff, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and surrounding oneself with supportive individuals.

I can't wait for you all to listen to this episode! Ana and Taylor's insights are not just relevant for women in leadership but for anyone looking to navigate their career with confidence and resilience. Tune in now and get inspired!

Key topics and takeaways from this episode include:

• Ana's journey from the Marine Corps to Deputy Chief

• Taylor's mission to make education accessible through AI

• The role of mentorship and resilience in overcoming challenges

• Strategies for advocating for women in male-dominated spaces

Connect with our guests:

• Taylor Shead:

• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/misstaylorShead/

• LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorShead/

• Ana Navarro: Follow the McKinney Police Department on Instagram for updates and insights.

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Meet Elizabeth Mahusay:

Elizabeth grew up a self-starter who as a young woman prided herself on her independence and self-sufficiency. She found herself challenged to develop deep and meaningful relationships because of her prideful “know-it-all” approach to life and work. She projected that she was perfect yet struggled to deal with failure, thoughts of insecurity, and the feeling of inadequacy. Through her study of the Bible, time as an entrepreneur, and the accountability of some great mentors Elizabeth, is a transformed woman. Today, she passionately invests her time helping others transform their thinking.

Elizabeth is author of the recently published Transform My Thinking, God study on the book of Philippians. She has published over 170 YouTube videos and hundreds of Facebook Live videos ranging from topics of business building, daily encouragement/motivation, inspiration, marriage, and Bible exposition.

Connect with Elizabeth:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay

• Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/